Suci Jones, RN
Henderson,NV
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Detox Nurse
Virtue Recovery Center
07.2023 - Current
- Admit new patients including gathering substance history, administer PPD skin test, carrying out admission orders.
- Monitor COWS/CIWA and starting detox medication protocols when necessary
- Monitor patient's conditions especially active detox patients and informing providers of emergencies
- Administer medications, assess vital signs, attend to wounds if necessary
- Quickly respond to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Educate patients on the detox process, setting realistic expectations and providing emotional support throughout their journey.
- Explain course of care and medications
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Eating Disorder Nurse
Monte Nido & Affiliates
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes
- Obtaining and recording vitals as needed. Monitoring and reporting unusual client behavior. Medication administration. Model normalized dietary habits by eating meals to completion when working during meal times.
- Assisted the medical doctor and psychiatrist with visits.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Acute Physical Rehab Nurse
Adventist Health Glendale
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Assessed the physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual dimensions of clients and their families, as well as their educational and discharge needs in order to formulate nursing diagnoses.
- Organizing and conducting medically prescribed rehab/ restorative programs to help patients reach maximum physical performance.
- Assisted patients in meeting their rehabilitation goals through patient and family education.
- Coordinated with therapists and other medical professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to ensure the highest quality of care.
- Administer medications including IV medications.
- Transfer patients to higher level of care when necessary.
- Respond to codes
Medical Surgical Nurse
Centinela Medical Center
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Provided wound care management for a diverse range of surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, or other wounds requiring skilled interventions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Utilized electronic health record systems efficiently for maintaining accurate documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations, and patient education efforts.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, empathetic, and professional nursing care tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Administered blood products safely following established transfusion protocols while closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patient pain relief by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Established rapport with patients and families through effective communication and active listening skills, fostering trust and mutual respect during the healing process.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA12.2016
Skills
- Medical Detoxification
- Proficient in KIPU
- Insulin medication assistance
- Training staff
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Intake and discharge
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Medical Supply Management
- Withdrawal management
Timeline
Detox Nurse
Virtue Recovery Center
07.2023 - Current
Eating Disorder Nurse
Monte Nido & Affiliates
04.2022 - 04.2023
Acute Physical Rehab Nurse
Adventist Health Glendale
10.2019 - 12.2021
Medical Surgical Nurse
Centinela Medical Center
11.2017 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College
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